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Attitudes of Secondary School Students Towards Homosexuality and HIV/AIDS in Slovenia

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: This study provides valuable insights into the factors influencing attitudes towards homosexuality and people living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) among Slovenian high school students. The analysis identifies gender, school type, and religious affiliation as significant predictors of these attitudes. Consistent with previous research, gender differences emerge, with male students displaying more negative attitudes towards homosexuality compared to their female counterparts. This discrepancy is particularly pronounced among students attending vocational schools, aligning with existing data on attitudes towards sexuality. Sociological theories predicting social changes in intimacy, with women at the forefront, contribute to understanding this gender disparity.

Source: Sexes

DOI: 10.3390/sexes7010005

Authors: Tina Kogovšek, Roman Kuhar, Alenka Švab

Institution: University of Ljubljana

Language: English

Topic: LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Gender equality, Quality education, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,207